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A volunteer loads a truck with food

Myth: Neighbors facing hunger always need help

According to the USDA ERS, before the pandemic, someone who faced hunger in any given year only did so for an average of seven months. And 94 percent of neighbors who faced hunger in a given year no longer needed … Continue reading →

Posted on March 23, 2021 in Client Spotlights, Food for Thought, Friends of the Food Bank

WMISD Career Tech Students Build for Hunger Relief

Cadillac, Michigan — June 21, 2016 — In Wexford County, a snow blower isn’t just a luxury. It’s a necessity. But until recently, Lorrie Sluiter, manager of Feeding America West Michigan’s Cadillac branch, couldn’t keep one onsite.

Posted on June 21, 2016July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

Food Bank Announces Third-Consecutive Record Year

Comstock Park, Mich. — Jan. 13, 2016 — Feeding America West Michigan just finished up its third record year in a row, distributing 27.6 million pounds of food in 2015, the equivalent of 22 million meals. That’s an increase of … Continue reading →

Posted on January 14, 2016July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

Community Foundation, Rotary collaborate to buy new freezer for food bank

Cadillac, Mich. — Nov. 11, 2015 — On Thursday, Nov. 19, Rotary Charities of Cadillac and the Cadillac Area Community Foundation will present a $32,000 grant to Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank at the organization’s Cadillac branch. Each organization … Continue reading →

Posted on November 11, 2015July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

Feeding America West Michigan Receives $28,400 Food Safety Grant from Walmart Foundation

Comstock Park, MI — August 13, 2015 — Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank today announced a $28,400 grant from the Walmart Foundation to fund continuous advancements in food safety operations. The grant is designed to help Feeding America’s nationwide … Continue reading →

Posted on August 13, 2015July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

Activity kits equip families to make most of food assistance

Mary and another volunteer sort food at Feeding America West Michigan

Meet 40 people who’ve helped
us fight hunger over 40 years

A mom and her two daughters sit in a car

Not low-income enough: “In-between” neighbors face challenges

A senior man carries a box of food. He's in front of a sign that says Marcy's Pantry. There's a strawberry on the sign.

Small town rallies to serve neighbors through Marcy’s Pantry

A national guard member poses with a box of food

Full Plate Press: Catch up on the latest food bank news

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